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Proverbs 11

New International Reader's Version NIRV

1 The LORD hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.

2 When pride comes, shame follows. But wisdom comes to those who are not proud.

3 Those who do what is right are guided by their honest lives. But those who aren't faithful are destroyed by their trickery.

4 Wealth isn't worth anything when God judges you. But doing what is right saves you from death.

5 The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right. But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.

6 Godly people are saved by doing what is right. But those who aren't faithful are trapped by evil longings.

7 When an evil man dies, his hope dies with him. Everything he expected to gain from his power will be lost.

8 Those who do right are saved from trouble. But trouble comes on those who do wrong.

9 With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors. But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.

10 When those who do right succeed, their city is glad. When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy.

11 The blessing of honest people builds up a city. But the words of sinners destroy it.

12 A person who has no sense makes fun of his neighbor. But a man who has understanding controls his tongue.

13 Those who talk about others tell secrets. But those who can be trusted keep things to themselves.

14 Without the guidance of good leaders a nation falls. But many good advisers can save it.

15 Anyone who puts up money for what someone else owes will certainly suffer. But a person who doesn't agree to pay up for someone else is safe.

16 A woman who has a kind heart gains respect. But men who are not kind gain only wealth.

17 A kind man benefits himself. But a mean person brings trouble on himself.

18 Those who do what is wrong really earn nothing. But those who plant what is right will certainly be rewarded.

19 Right living leads to life. But anyone who runs after evil will die.

20 The LORD hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

21 You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.

22 A beautiful woman who has no sense is like a gold ring in a pig's nose.

23 What godly people long for ends only in what is good. But what sinners hope for ends only in God's anger.

24 Some give freely but get even richer. Others don't give what they should but get even poorer.

25 Anyone who gives a lot will succeed. Anyone who renews others will be renewed.

26 People call down curses on those who store up grain for themselves. But blessing makes those who are willing to sell feel like kings.

27 Anyone who looks for what is good finds favor. But bad things happen to a person who plans to do evil.

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall. But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf.

29 Those who bring trouble on their families will receive nothing but wind. And foolish people will serve wise people.

30 The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life. And those who lead others to do what is right are wise.

31 Godly people get what they should get on earth. So ungodly people and sinners will certainly get what they should get!

New International Version NIV

1 The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.

2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.

4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.

7 Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing.

8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.

9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.

20 The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.

22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.

24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

26 People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.

27 Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.

29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.

31 If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!